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Assembly passes emergency funding extender, approves $11.3 billion appropriation to keep state operating through April 29
Summary
The New York State Assembly on April 24 passed Assembly A.8068, a temporary appropriations bill that provides $11.3 billion and extends state funding through April 29; members said another short-term extension may be required while final budget bills are completed.
ALBANY — The New York State Assembly on Thursday approved Assembly A.8068, a temporary appropriations bill the sponsor said will fund state operations and certain programs through April 29.
Assemblyman Pretlow, the bill sponsor and chair speaking on the floor, said, “this bill would ensure funding for state operations and other programs through April 29. This bill includes additional funding for Medicaid, WIC, unemployment insurance support for OPWDD services, veterans, homeless housing, and general state charges.”
The bill appropriates $11.3 billion, the chair said, and includes roughly $1.6 billion in additional funding over the prior temporary extension; members noted that the total appropriated through the series of emergency extenders stands at about $14.1 billion. The clerk read a message from Gov. Kathy Hochul certifying the bill for an immediate vote.
During floor discussion, one member warned of practical consequences if the full budget is not enacted, saying, “Our school districts will have had to have finalized their budgets without knowing their state aid numbers.” That member said members likely will need another short extender when payrolls come due next week and urged that lawmakers receive “a full financial plan” before taking up the remaining budget bills.
Assemblymembers debated scheduling and the number of outstanding measures. Members on the floor referred to eight emergency extender measures and said there remain nine budget bills to pass to finish the state budget. Members said it is unlikely the Assembly could pass all remaining bills in a single day and that doing so on consent would require foregoing debate.
The Assembly voted Ayes 136, Noes 0 to pass the bill. The bill’s final section states it will take effect immediately.
After the vote, Assemblywoman Peoples-Stokes moved to adjourn and a majority conference was announced to meet immediately after session.
